AcuRite Weather Station Reviews

The AcuRite brand has established itself as the #1 top selling weather product line in North America. AcuRite weather stations are known for ease of use and affordability. AcuRite has kept up with technology and offers stations that include the latest connectivity. They also offer some of the most price-competitive units available, even the best AcuRite weather station typically sells for under $200. Our AcuRite weather station reviews can be found below with star ratings for comparison purposes. Click to each individual review to find out more details on how they were rated.

Throughout our comprehensive review of AcuRite below, you’ll see our recommendations, a comparison of reviewed weather stations, and a discussion about AcuRite’s different weather sensors as well as their display consoles. After going over the weather station hardware, we’ll cover the AcuRite weather station app and reviews of some of their optional accessories. Towards the bottom of the page, we’ve also made sure to cover some topics for after you select and buy your chosen AcuRite weather station. Here you’ll find tips for mounting your AcuRite weather station, setup, and installation instructions. Enjoy.

Best AcuRite Weather Station

We have reviewed several of our favorite AcuRite weather stations in order to pick our top choice. With the current selection and what we’ve seen, we feel that the AcuRite Atlas is the Best AcuRite Weather Station and offers the most value for your money spent. That doesn’t mean that these other models listed aren’t also good home weather stations. It also doesn’t mean that there might not be a better AcuRite weather station that fits your specific needs. We encourage you to read our individual AcuRite weather station reviews and ultimately decide for yourself which will work best for you. Here are our picks so you can compare AcuRite weather stations.

#3 – AcuRite 01022M

#4 – AcuRite 01036

#5 – AcuRite 02032

#6 – AcuRite 01024M

#7 – AcuRite 01512

As mentioned above, our opinion for the best AcuRite weather station is the Atlas remote monitoring weather station. A big reason why we selected this model was a combination of the Access module and the overall value the user gets based on the affordability of this unit. All of the models selected above to be reviewed have a reason for being on this list. Here are a few other opinions we have about this line-up.

01022M – Best AcuRite weather station option with lightning detection

02032/01036 – Best AcuRite option for connecting (wired) to a PC or the AcuRite weather station app

01024M – Best AcuRite weather station option with a high-definition display

01512 – Best AcuRite weather station option if looking for basic/affordable option

If you have further questions about why we hold these opinions, please read the individual AcuRite weather station reviews posted for each model. Here are some general Pros and Cons statements that pertain to many, but maybe not all, AcuRite stations.

CONS – Battery-powered weather sensor, not as accurate as other brands

AcuRite Weather Station 5 in 1

AcuRite has focused on their weather instrument, or weather sensor, in recent models. They offer both the AcuRite 5-in-1 and the AcuRite Pro 5-in-1 sensor arrays. Both options offer 5 sensors to measure the following: temperature, humidty, wind speed, wind direction, and rainfall. Here is a quick video from AcuRite comparing and contrasting the two 5-in-1 models offered so you know the difference. The sensor used in each model is specifically noted in our individual AcuRite weather station reviews.

AcuRite Weather Station Display Consoles

AcuRite does a great job of focusing on the needs of their weather station users. Whether you’re just wanting the local weather from your backyard or you want some help ensuring your garden gets adequate water, AcuRite is there for you. Each AcuRite weather station with color display is intitive, easy to read, and aethstetically pleasing. Most of them are capable of both wall mounting or a table top placement. In addition, they are easy to setup for a novice user and aren’t complex to navigate.

Weather Ticker

Most AcuRite weather stations include their “weather ticker”. The weather ticker presents pertinent, real-time weather data in an easy to see fashion accross the screen so it can be seen without pushing buttons or searching around for it. It scrolls or flashes at the bottom of the screen, similar to a stock market ticker on the financial television channels. Some of the things noted on the AcuRite weather ticker include the 12hr and 24hr forecast, the feels like temperature, record highs and lows for tempearature and wind speed, current rainfall, and other weather alarms. It’s a cool feature and as far as we can tell, it’s only found on AcuRite weather stations.

AcuRite Weather Station App

The AcuRite weather station app for smartphones and tablets is called My AcuRite. Of course it’s complimentary to users with an AcuRite weather station and is well-received. It has an intuitive interface that is capable of providing alerts for all the important stuff you care about, including things like high and low temperatures and rainfall. In addition to the alerts, the My AcuRite App can also provide visually appealing graphs and charts of your weather data. If you choose to, you can also have the weather data downloaded into spreadsheets. This would allow you to view historical data and see trends or record the lows and highs measured. The My AcuRite weather station App can be used on smartphones (IOS and Android), tablets, or a PC as seen below. Last, but certainly not least, the AcuRite app gives the ability to share access to your weather data with friends and neighbors. In addition, you can also choose to upload your data to 3rd party personal weather station communities like Weather Underground.

AcuRite W.S. Accessory & Feature Reviews

Connect your AcuRite weather station or sensors to the internet for remote monitoring. The Smart HUB allows you to see up to ten AcuRite sensors anywhere you can get an internet connection, including on your smartphone via the My AcuRite smartphone weather station app. Read Review

If you’re planning to locate your AcuRite 5-in-1 Weather Station out of reach like most do, this accessory is a must have. It allows you to locate the batteries that power the weather sensor in a location you can reach so you don’t have to get to the actual weather instrument each time the batteries need to be replaced. What a great idea! Read Review

Extend the range of your AcuRite weather station wireless signal with the 06053M repeater. Whether you have a long distance to overcome or need to find a way to get the signal around an obstruction like a building or some trees, the AcuRite 06053M is your ticket. It’s weather resistant and compatible with many AcuRite sensors. This is a highly recommended product when you just can’t seem to keep your signal. Read Review

AcuRite PC Connect is a feature that allows for easy weather data transfer from the display to your PC (or Mac). This feature is limited to certain AcuRite models, including the 01036 and 02032 weather stations shown at the top of this page. By connecting your AcuRite weather station to your PC, you’ll be able to connect to the My AcuRite App and even Weather Underground if you so choose. Read Review

AcuRite Weather Station Mounting

Many enthusiasts have shared concerns with needing assistance mounting AcuRite weather stations. As far as we can tell, there is no AcuRite weather station mounting pole that is a standard solution off the shelf. We have tried to offer some possible solutions that may more may not work for your mounting needs below.

AcuRite Weather Station Siting Tips

Choosing the AcuRite sensor placement, or siting as it’s called, is important to the accuracy of your weather station. Here are a few tips to keep in mind to ensure the best accuracy.

Do not place the sensor near any heat or humidity source such as an air conditioner or chimney

Do not place the sensor below any overhangs that will obstruct rainfall from reaching the collector

Do not place the sensor in the path of a sprinkler that would affect the rainfall measurement

Mount the sensor at least 60″ off the ground for most accurate wind measurements (mounting poles not included)

Mount the sensor level

Mount the solar panel facing south to ensure best sun consumption

AcuRite Weather Station Mounting

Most AcuRite weather staitons come with a short, 8″ mounting pole, but you’re left determining where to put it. This has been a problem for some. Below are some options we’ve researched to try and help find a solution. First, here’s a couple views of the 8″ bracket that’s included:

As you can see from the images above, this is not really a complete solution in most cases. Here are a few solutions we’ve seen other users implement, along with some that we found through research.

1. Use the provided AcuRite weather station mounting bracket

The standard AcuRite 5 in 1 mounting bracket and Atlas bracket can be attached to a wooden post, fence post, or another structure. To ensure sturdiness when using a wooden post, we recommend a pressure treated 4x4. If using something like a fence post, make sure to get the sensor high enough above the obstruction to get accurate wind measurements (recommended 60″). This is probably the least expensive, yet least professional looking way for mounting an Acurite weather station.

This tripod mount is flexible for many different applications. It’s made of 18-gauge galvanized steel tubing, and even the hardware is treated for corrosion protection. This tripod has an overall installed height of 52″. This solution is made by Ambient Weather to fit AcuRite 5-in-1 weather stations. Make sure that you order the 1.00″ version of the tripod assembly. The 1.25″ version will NOT fit the AcuRite 5-in-1 models. The Altas weather sensor fits poles up to 1.25″ in diameter, so it should fit either size. Here’s the link to the 1.25″ diameter version of the tripod if you want that for the Atlas.

The EZ-30-12-100 is another AcuRite 5-in-1 mounting solution that can be purchased off the shelf. It’s made for mounting directly to vertical walls, chimneys, eves, or fence posts. This solution is made by Ambient Weather to fit AcuRite 5-in-1 weather stations. Make sure that you order the 1.00″ version of the side mount pole. The 1.25″ version will NOT fit the AcuRite 5-in-1 models. Same as above, the Atlas weather sensor fits poles up to 1.25″ in diameter, so it should fit either size pole, 1″ or 1.25″. Here’s the link to the 1.25″ diameter version of the side mount if you want that for the Atlas.

This mast to mast mounting option comes with a single pole and allows the user to mount their AcuRite weather station to an existing sturdy pole, such as a flag pole or TV antenna. It appears this product supports 1-2″ diameter connecting masts. This solution is made by Ambient Weather to fit AcuRite 5-in-1 weather stations. Make sure that you order the 1.00″ version of the mast assembly. The 1.25″ version will NOT fit the AcuRite models.

If you have questions on which mount to purchase for which AcuRite weather station, please don’t hesitate to send us an email at [email protected]

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1. AcuRite Weather Station Mounting Bracket

While these solutions might be a complete package for most, there are some addtional accesories that might assist the user in getting the most out of their AcuRite weather statation installation. The mast extension might help in a variety of mounting orientations, but the others are more specific to the EZ-48-100 tripod mount shown above.

AcuRite Setup & Installation of Weather Stations

Please bookmark this page. Once you have selected the best fit from our AcuRite weather station reviews, purchased the unit, and received it, you can refer to this guidelines. They will help show you how to set up an AcuRite weather station.